Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benson, Emergency Medicine Specialist in St George, UT?
Dr. Stanford Benson, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in St George, UT. He is board certified. Dr. Benson graduated from University of Utah Sch of Medicine. Dr. Benson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benson’s office at (435) 251-1000.
Where did Dr. Benson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Utah Sch of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Benson speak?
Dr. Benson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Benson treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Benson diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Benson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Stones
- Ureteral Disorder
- Hydronephrosis due to Stones
- Kidney Stone Obstruction
- Ureteral Stone Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Bruise on Head
- Bruises
- Head contusion
- Head bump
- Black and blue mark on head
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0083XA: Contusion of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Benson perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Stanford Benson may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Benson's office.
Does Dr. Benson accept my insurance?
Dr. Benson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (435) 251-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benson accept in St George, UT?
Dr. Benson in St George, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
IHC / SelectHealth
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Benson's office located?
Dr. Stanford Benson's Primary Practice
1380 E Medical Center Dr
St George, UT 84790
(435) 251-1000
What is Dr. Benson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588655856.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benson
What is Dr. Stanford Benson's specialty?
Dr. Benson is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near St George, UT. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Benson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stanford Benson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benson is affiliated with St. George Regional Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Stanford Benson accepting new patients in St George, UT?
Yes, Dr. Stanford Benson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stanford Benson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benson's office at (435) 251-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stanford Benson?
Please contact Dr. Benson's office at (435) 251-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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